Connect Deuteronomy 10:17 with other scriptures emphasizing God's justice and power. God’s Majestic Profile in Deuteronomy 10:17 “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribes.” - Supreme in rank (“God of gods, Lord of lords”) - Unrivaled in power (“great, mighty, and awesome”) - Perfect in justice (“showing no partiality… accepting no bribes”) His Unrivaled Sovereignty • Psalm 136:2-3 — “Give thanks to the God of gods… the Lord of lords.” • 1 Timothy 6:15 — “the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” • Revelation 19:16 — Christ bears the title “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” His Mighty Power on Display • Jeremiah 32:17 — “You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power… nothing is too difficult for You!” • Psalm 24:8 — “The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.” • Isaiah 40:26 — Stars keep their places “because of His great power and mighty strength.” • Job 26:14 — What we know is only “the fringes of His ways… the thunder of His power” is beyond us. His Impartial and Incorruptible Justice • Deuteronomy 32:4 — “All His ways are just… righteous and upright is He.” • 2 Chronicles 19:7 — “There is no injustice or partiality or bribery with the LORD our God.” • Job 34:19 — He “shows no partiality to princes… all are the work of His hands.” • Romans 2:11 — “For God does not show favoritism.” • Acts 10:34; 1 Peter 1:17 — The apostolic witness repeats the same truth. Justice and Power United in Redemption and Judgment • Romans 3:25-26 — The cross “demonstrate[s] His righteousness… so that He might be just and the One who justifies.” • Revelation 19:11 — The returning Christ “judges and wages war” in perfect righteousness. Living in Light of Deuteronomy 10:17 • Stand in holy awe—worship reflects His greatness (Hebrews 12:28-29). • Trust His strength—no problem outmuscles Him (Ephesians 3:20). • Rest in His fairness—the Judge will set every wrong right (Psalm 9:7-8). • Imitate His impartiality—treat all people without favoritism (James 2:1-9). • Proclaim His sovereignty—introduce others to the true “God of gods” (Matthew 28:18). Deuteronomy 10:17 opens a doorway into the Lord’s character: supreme in power, flawless in justice, worthy of unwavering trust and wholehearted obedience. |
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